LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana (1A) announced today that six sites certified through its Site Development Program have earned national designations through REDI Sites (Readiness Evaluation for Development and Investment), the first national site readiness designation program in the United States.
The six Acadiana properties account for nearly half of Louisiana’s 14 newly designated sites, the most of any state in the latest round of designations. Submitted for consideration by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the sites were evaluated against a consistent national standard for investment readiness, further strengthening Acadiana’s visibility and competitiveness among companies and site selection consultants nationwide.
Administered by the Site Selectors Guild, REDI Sites provides a nationally recognized framework for evaluating properties based on critical factors influencing investment decisions, including utilities, ownership, environmental conditions, ease of development, and transportation infrastructure. The program allows site selection consultants to efficiently identify and compare vetted properties across the country.
Of One Acadiana’s six designated sites, four received Gold designations and two earned Silver designations:
Gold Designations
- Acadiana Regional Airport P5 Site – New Iberia, Iberia Parish
- Chemin 1 Site – Youngsville, Lafayette Parish
- Mouton Site – Broussard, Lafayette Parish
- South Morgan Site – Broussard, Lafayette Parish
Silver Designations
- Foster Site – Crowley, Acadia Parish
- Benoit LA-26 Site – Lake Arthur, Jeff Davis Parish
“These national designations put Acadiana sites on a much larger stage, giving companies and site selection consultants across the country greater confidence in our region’s readiness for investment,” said Troy Wayman, One Acadiana President & CEO. “This reinforces why site certification a key priority for One Acadiana. By proactively identifying, evaluating, and preparing properties for development, we’re strengthening Acadiana’s competitiveness and positioning our region for growth. We’re especially grateful to Louisiana Economic Development for championing our state’s sites on a national platform and to our local economic development partners for their continued collaboration. Together, we’re demonstrating that Acadiana has the properties, partnerships, and preparation needed to not only compete for new opportunities, but win them.”
The six Acadiana properties were among 26 newly designated sites across 10 states announced at the 2026 Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum in Cleveland. Louisiana led the nation with 14 designations, becoming the first state to move a portfolio of sites through the REDI Sites program at scale. Acadiana’s six designations represent the largest share of Louisiana’s newly recognized sites, highlighting the region’s commitment to proactive site development.
Notably, two of One Acadiana’s nationally recognized properties, the 178.95-acre Acadiana Regional Airport P5 Site in New Iberia and the 19.6-acre Chemin 1 Site in Youngsville, earned certifications earlier this year. Their subsequent Gold designations through REDI Sites further demonstrate the value of proactive site development and the competitiveness of Acadiana’s growing inventory of development-ready properties.
Since the organization’s inception, One Acadiana has certified 37 sites, representing more than 3,000 acres of development-ready land across Acadiana. Seven sites have been certified in 2026 alone, demonstrating One Acadiana’s continued commitment to advancing economic development through site readiness.
Through its Site Development Program, One Acadiana works alongside LED, local economic development organizations, utility providers, and property owners to identify and advance development-ready properties through the certification process. These partnerships play a critical role in preparing sites for development, reducing uncertainty for prospective investors, and positioning Acadiana to compete for new business locations and expansions.
The REDI Sites designation process includes an independent engineering review by Terracon, followed by an evaluation conducted by practicing site selection consultants affiliated with the Site Selectors Guild. Properties are assessed using uniform national criteria and receive designations reflecting their current level of readiness.
To learn more about One Acadiana’s Site Development Program and available certified sites, visit OneAcadiana.org/CertifiedSites
About One Acadiana
One Acadiana (1A) is a business-led regional organization working to build a stronger, more competitive Acadiana. Serving nine parishes in South Louisiana, One Acadiana brings together businesses, community leaders, and public- and private-sector partners to drive economic growth, develop talent, advocate for regional priorities, and strengthen local communities. Representing more than 900 members, One Acadiana serves as the voice of the regional business community. Learn more at OneAcadiana.org